Grants Pass School District Director Position 3 Choose 1
There are 197 public school districts in Oregon, each governed by a board of education. School boards set goals, establish policies, oversee the performance of district schools, and negotiate contracts. The state Board of Education sets broader educational policies and standards that local schools are required to follow.Qualifications: Candidate must be a registered voter and a resident of the district for at least 1 year. Employees of the district are not eligible unless employed as a substitute driver. ORS 332.016 and 332.018(2)Term: 4 years
Biographical Information
Campaign Phone (public)
541-476-3505
Town Where You Live
Grants Pass Oregon
Your Experience/Qualifications
I worked for District #7 for 31 years. I have been substituting in the schools since I retired. I am a graduate of the University of Oregon with a degree in English. I am active in my community on the Josephine Community Library Foundation. I am a past president of the Josephine County Historical Society and AAUW.
County
Josephine
Term
4 years
Term Expires
2029
What skills and experience do you bring to school board service?
I have spent 31 years as a paraprofessional in this school district at the elementary level. I retired in 2018 and have continued to substitute at the elementary level. I also am a Union Member--OEA and have negotiated a number of employee bargaining contracts. I see what happens in the classrooms and work among both licensed and certified employees. I am active in my local community as a member of the board of the Josephine Community Library Foundation. I know how boards are supposed to function and how to get along with people. I am also capable of standing up for myself and the patrons of the district.
What is your understanding of the District’s obligations to comply with federal and state education policies?
You have to follow state and federal standards and policies even if you don't agree with them. They do come first.
How would you address the issues facing the District’s schools that you consider the most urgent?
Over crowding in some of our schools will lead to a need for more space, new boundaries and even maybe a new school. It is only fair that students need to have smaller classes so they can get the attention of the teacher and have a great learning environment. We also have a group that is trying to limit access to materials and curriculum that they do not agree with. They need to have some clear thinking board members to stand up for the staff and students.
Biographical Information
What skills and experience do you bring to school board service?
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What is your understanding of the District’s obligations to comply with federal and state education policies?
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How would you address the issues facing the District’s schools that you consider the most urgent?
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